Material Handler Superintendent bei Comfortsystemsusa

Key Responsibilities

• Material Movement & Coordination

  • Oversee daily material handling operations, including forklift and overhead crane usage.

  • Ensure timely delivery of materials to production areas to prevent delays.

  • Monitor equipment availability and coordinate resources across shifts and departments.
     

• Team Leadership & Supervision

  • Direct, coach, and evaluate the material handling team.

  • Manage scheduling, staffing, and workload assignments to ensure full coverage.

  • Conduct training on equipment operation, safety procedures, and standard work practices.
     

• Communication & Collaboration

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between material handling and other production supervisors.

  • Maintain proactive communication to anticipate and resolve material flow issues.

  • Provide regular updates on material movement status and challenges.
     

• Safety & Compliance

  • Enforce safe operating procedures for forklifts, cranes, and all handling equipment.

  • Monitor team adherence to OSHA and company safety standards.

  • Lead team meeting around safety, participate in incident investigations, and administer corrective actions as required.
     

• Operational Excellence

  • Identify opportunities to improve material flow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
     

Qualifications

• Proven experience in material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing operations (supervisory experience strongly preferred).

• Strong knowledge of forklift and overhead crane operation and safety standards.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• OSHA certification(s) and/or forklift/crane operator certification a plus.

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager

• Supervises: Material Handling Team (forklift operators, crane operators, general laborers)

Education:

• Minimum of a high school education or equivalent.

• Trade School completion (preferred).

Job Requirements/Special Skills:

• Requires working in conditions of varying heat and cold and where noise levels are at or above 90 decibels.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push and pull throughout the shift.

Job Type: Full-time.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8-10 hour shift, 4-6 days a week.